News & Updates
Escape from the Middle East – The Story of Halal International Grocery
Faez isn’t there all the time, but if you run into him or his three younger brothers, one of whom used to live on Oak Street, and you can get them to talk about the way Faez walked out of Iraq several times to get his family out – it’s an amazing story.
Anonymous Donor Pledges to Fund Blommel Park Fence Repair
Thanks to a very generous neighbor, plans are finally underway to repair the $4,000 worth of damage done to the historic “hairpin” fence around Blommel Park.
South Park Community Garden Wins Grant and is on the Move for Spring 2023!
Good old SPUG has found a new home. The South Park Urban Garden is transitioning from Burns-Nathan to Burns-Jackson Park, by Emerson Academy. Start looking through those seed catalogs!
Dayton has record homeownership rate (and another South Parker makes the news)
Despite Dayton’s struggles with blight, strong home sales help regional homeownership rates climb to their highest in 35 years.
A Bird’s-eye View of South Park
Neighbor Benjamin Hedrick is a videographer and voice actor. In order to keep himself busy, he decided to make a commercial about the neighborhood for fun. Enjoy!
Christmas 2020 in South Park
Alright South Park, the UFC (Unofficial Fun Committee) had our meeting and we've nailed down the events for December! Here's what we've got lined up: Santa Claus is coming to South Park! Tuesday, Dec 22nd @ 4PM Santa will arrive in his trailer... ahem, sleigh...
The South Park Cat Spay/Neuter Program is back!
PAL has 4 clinics a month in South Park. For years this program – funded by a grant from Holly & Michael DiFlora – has resulted in a lower feral population and healthier cats.
How to keep your property safe from trespassers
Although South Park looks and feels like a friendly small-town neighborhood, it’s officially an “urban environment.” That means we need to stay alert to the kinds of petty property crime you find in any city. Trespassing is part of the mix of crime that neighbors may...